A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Coming, 'Itching Palms' by Roy Briant with an all-star cast. August 29 Remarks: Also showing 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Watch for it! 'Itching Palms' is coming to the World Theatre. August 29-30 Remarks: 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli is also coming.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 'Itching Palms.' Coming, Virginia Valli and Milton Sills in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills, a Hobart Henley production. Plot included. September 6 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' ep. 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 6 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 6 p.m., Wallace and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' from Sun. 31st Aug. to Tue. 2nd. Sept. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Commencing Wed., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 2 Remarks: 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' at 2.15 and 7…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Sunday 31st August to Tuesday 2nd September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (Sunday matinee at 6 p.m.), Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Watch for it.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Commencing Wednesday 3rd, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills, a Universal Hobart Henley production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'